2027 Guardian Summer MBA Manager, Enterprise Strategy & Planning

Guardian Life Insurance • New York, NY

21h • $12,000 - $13,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Guardian’s 2027 Summer Internship Program is a paid 10-week learning experience within a global financial services company. Interns gain industry and organizational knowledge through day-to-day business interactions and assignments, contribute to projects affecting the business, interact with senior leaders, and network with employees and interns across Guardian offices. The internship runs from May 27, 2027, through August 6, 2027, in New York, NY; housing is not provided.

The Enterprise Strategy & Planning team develops Guardian’s overall strategy, conducts strategic deep dives for key business units, and manages the company’s strategic-planning infrastructure. The team works on visible, complex projects, develops long-range plans, and partners with senior leaders to identify, develop, evaluate, prioritize, and deliver strategic initiatives.

The role supports long- and near-term strategy, strategic deep dives, goal and metric alignment, and strategic materials for senior leadership and the Board. It also involves business-case development, market sizing, competitive research, and analysis of ideas related to innovation and partnerships. The intern will learn about Guardian’s purpose, values, ways of working, and products and services, with coaching from leaders, mentors, and team members.

Applicants must be first-year MBA students graduating between December 2027 and June 2028, be available for the full internship dates, and be eligible to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. The listed base pay range is $12,000–$13,600 per month. Interns are not eligible for most company benefits.

Requirements

• Be a first-year MBA student graduating between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Be available for the full internship program dates, May 27, 2027, through August 6, 2027.
• Be eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and business acumen.
• Demonstrate project leadership potential, including prioritizing workstreams and collaborating with cross-functional colleagues.
• Be proficient in qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Have a self-starter mindset, high energy, a strong work ethic, the ability to work independently, and a creative, hands-on approach.
• Demonstrate curiosity and a learning mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to navigate relationships and influence key stakeholders using strong interpersonal skills, maturity, and judgment.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of Guardian’s long-term strategy and near-term priorities.
• Support strategic deep dives for key business units as part of an internal consulting model.
• Supervise the cascading of goals and metrics for business areas aligned with the strategic plan.
• Support the development and delivery of strategic content for the Board of Directors and Guardian Leadership Team.
• Assess and develop business cases, market sizing, competitive research, and related analysis for ideas that drive innovation and partnerships.
• Contribute to projects that directly affect the business and interact with senior leaders.
• Learn about Guardian’s purpose, values, ways of working, and product and service offerings.

Benefits

• Paid 10-week internship.
• Interns may access supportive leaders, mentors, and team members who provide coaching and professional development.
• Interns are not eligible for most company benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern